New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events around town. This week he’s talking about new businesses, events in Sims Park, block parties, new ordinances, and the upcoming holiday.
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New Port Richey Council Passes New Noise Ordinance
New Port Richey City Council voted to amend a noise ordinance on second reading on Tuesday, creating measureable noise limits for residential and commercial properties. NewsPortRichey reported originally in February that the Council was taking another look at the ordinance, after complaints were made about music being played at downtown New Port Richey’s Dulcet Restaurant. […]
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New Port Richey Community Cleanup – Saturday, November 12th
The City of New Port Richey will be hosting our semi-annual Neighborhood Fall Clean-Up Day Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. This event allows residents of the City of New Port Richey to dispose of unwanted items in dumpsters rented by the City. Residents can take their unwanted items to either one of […]
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Pasco Releases Videos of Illegal Dumping, Asks for Tips
As part of an anti-litterbug campaign in Pasco County, the County’s Stormwater Management department is releasing three videos capturing individuals in the act of illegal dumping. Residents who recognize any individuals in the videos are asked to call the Pasco County Litterbug Tip Line at 727-247-0567. Pasco County illegal dumping videos (click on case # […]
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EDITORIAL: Pasco Sample Ballot Voting Guide–Our Suggestions, Early Voting
NewsPortRichey.org urges all of our readers to vote in each and every election, and aims to help our readers make an informed choice in the easiest way possible. That said, today I’d like to simply outline who is running in which elections in Pasco County, and make our suggestions about who you might want to […]
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Rob Marlowe: A City Manager Form of Government
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about the structure of the City Government and the advantages and disadvantages it brings.
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FREE Family Movie Night in Sims Park: ‘Pan’ on Nov. 5th, ‘Dory’ on Nov. 19th
The City of New Port Richey proudly presents Family Movie night featuring Pan on November 5th at 7:00 p.m. in Sims Park, downtown New Port Richey. A second movie night is scheduled for November 19th at 7:00 PM featuring “Finding Dory” in Sims Park as well. Both events are free to the public and you may […]
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Rec Center to Host Puppy Paddle – Saturday, Oct. 29th
New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey’s Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the third annual Puppy Paddle on Saturday, October 29th, 2016 at the Recreation and Aquatic Center located at 6630 Van Buren Street in New Port Richey. Dogs 18’’ & smaller are welcome to swim in the kiddie pool from […]
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Richey Community Orchestra Unveils Schedule for 2016-17 Season
The Richey Community Orchestra 2016-2017 season is about to begin, and we couldn’t be more excited – everything from Broadway to Opera, and a wonderful lineup of guest performers! See a preview on our website: http://richeycommunityorchestra.com/services/ Please like our Facebook page too! There are lots of photos and video clips there. Tickets for all shows […]
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2nd Annual Charity BBQ Competition Saturday in Odessa, 10 AM
The Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity is hosting the 2nd Annual Pasco County BBQ Cook Off on October 15th from 10am – 5pm at their fraternity house located at 11301 Phi Delt Way in Odessa. The BBQ Festival will have 20+ professional BBQ teams competing in chicken, ribs, pork and brisket categories to win cash prizes The grand […]
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Non-Profit Offers Free Tours of Hacienda Hotel – October 29th
New Port Richey, FL (Oct. 7, 2016) –The Friends of the Hacienda & Historic New Port Richey will be conducting free tours of the Hacienda Hotel at 5126 Main St. in downtown New Port Richey, on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow the community to see the progress of […]
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Rob Marlowe: Into the 2016-17 Fiscal Year
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about the City’s budget going into next year and the City’s five year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
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Climate Change and the Florida “Fall”
by Dell deChant As the fall of 2016 begins with the autumnal equinox (September 22), here in this part of Florida most folks are probably aware that we’ve had an usually hot summer – which is saying something for the Tampa Bay Region. This should not be too much of a surprise however, since August […]
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Pasco County Voter Registration to Close Tuesday, October 11th
Pasco County, FL – Supervisor of Elections Brian E. Corley, announces the voter registration deadline is Tuesday, October 11, 2016, for all new registrants to the State of Florida who wish to vote in the November election. Voter registration applications mailed to the supervisor’s office at PO Box 300, Dade City FL 33526, should bear […]
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OPINION: Climate Change and Florida Fall
by Dell deChant As the fall of 2016 begins with the autumnal equinox (September 22), here in this part of Florida most folks are probably aware that we’ve had an usually hot summer – which is saying something for the Tampa Bay Region. This should not be too much of a surprise however, since August […]
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NPR Police Say Kia Salesman Justin McCann Was Fugitive Felon, Stole Identity
In a press release issued by the New Port Richey Police Department, officials say they have made a major arrest of a wanted felon being pursued by the U.S. Marshals Office: On 09/18/2016, West Virginia police contacted the New Port Richey Police Department in reference to a vehicle being purchased by a male using the victim’s […]
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Movie Night in Sims Park: The Force Awakens – Saturday
The City of New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free movie night this Saturday in Sims Park. The feature movie will be Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The event begins at 5:15 PM and the movie will begin at 7:30 PM. The City will be running the park’s splash pad at full capacity […]
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Rob Marlowe: The Force Awakens
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog about events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about the new movie night in Sims Park coming up this Saturday showing “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
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Hacienda Hotel Developer Deal Falls Through
As reported early this month by the Tampa Bay Times, the City of New Port Richey confirmed that a development deal reached on the Hacienda Hotel has fallen through. The prospective developers, Yaakov and “Avi” Rosner, a father-and-son team of investors from Israel, cited the City’s lack of flexibility over access and ownership of the […]
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9/11 Memorial Planned for Sims Park, 5 PM
The people of Pasco County promised WE WILL NEVER FORGET after the 9/11 attacks on our country. The City of New Port Richey along with the 9/11 Committee will host its 15th Annual 9/11 Memorial. The event will be held on Sunday, 9-11, at 5pm in Sims Park. For the 15th Annual event we are […]
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NPR Library: BANneD BOOKS CONCERT SERIES AND BOOK SWAP – Sept 15 & Oct 20
Your NPR Library Invites You to Celebrate Your Right to Read With a Free Concert Series in Sims Park New Port Richey, FL (September 6, 2016) – Your NPR City Library is hosting a free concert series in celebration of Banned Books Week that occurs in October. The concert series began in July and takes […]
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Rob Marlowe: A Soggy Labor Day Weekend
New Port Richey Mayor Rob Marlowe in his weekly blog on events and happenings around town. This week he’s talking about Labor Day and the damage caused by Hurricane Hermine around the City.
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“Talk About Town” Series with Developer Frank Starkey Resumes in Late August
New Port Richey, FL (August 24, 2016) – People Places, LLC invites the public to join in another Talk About Town discussion series on Urban Design and New Port Richey. There will be two more dates for the late summer series, all taking place at 5:30 pm at the People Places studio (5742 Main Street) […]
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Sertoma Offers Free Hard of Hearing Family Support Group – Aug 26
New Port Richey, FL (Aug. 1, 2016) – Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation is now offering family group support meetings. The next one is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 26 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the New Port Richey Public Library located on Main Street in New Port Richey. (5939 Main Street, 34652) Parents with hard […]
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Rec Center Hosts Karaoke “Sing or Swim” Pool Party – August 19
Karaoke Sing or Swim Pool Party The New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center will host a Karaoke Sing or Swim Pool Party on August 19th 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. All pools will be open for everyone to enjoy as they sing along to some of the biggest hits in music. Admission is $5 […]
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NPR Library Receives $2,000 Duke Energy Grant for 3D Printer
Duke Energy has awarded the NPR Public Library with a $2000 “Community Impact” grant. These funds will be used to continue our current development of a 3D printing mobile maker cart. We will purchase an additional Flashforge Finder, color filaments, and an additional laptop to be used for design purposes. We will also add materials […]
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Pasco Health Dept Celebrates Breastfeeding Week; Offers FREE HIV and Hepatitis C Testing
New Port Richey, FL (August 4, 2016) – The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County invites the public to take part in free rapid HIV and Hepatitis “C” testing events. The first will take place Tuesday, August 23, 2016 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the Spirt of Life Church located at 4133 Thys Road in New […]
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Pokemon GO! 5K Walk in Sims Park – Tomorrow, 7 PM, $5
The New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Pokemon GO! 5K Walk in Sims Park tomorrow night. Attendees will meet on the Amphitheater Stage at 7pm to start the 5K through Sims Park, Orange Lake and downtown New Port Richey. 20 lured Pokestops and 2 gyms! Wear your team colors. There will […]
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NPR Rec Center to Host Laser Tag – Friday, August 12
New Port Richey, FL (August 4) – The Parks & Recreation Youth Advisory Board will host Laser Tag at the New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center on Friday, August 12th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ages 13 & under are welcome. Admission is $5 per person. Light refreshments will be available for purchase […]
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Local Food Hitting Tables in New Port Richey
New Port Richey is seeing the beginnings of a local food movement that is starting to have an impact on the production of produce for downtown residents. A community garden on Grand Boulevard, dubbed the “Grand Gardens,” is producing food that is now being consumed in the immediate area. Dell deChant, one of the founders […]
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